Ultimate 7-Day Adventure Itinerary for Uttarakhand

1. Day 1: Rishikesh
   20 minutes (10 km) from Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

   Explore the local markets and street food scene before heading for river rafting on the Ganges.

2. Day 2: Auli
   9 hours (300 km) from Rishikesh

   Enjoy the mesmerizing scenery en route. Trek to Gorson Bugyal for panoramic views and skiing during winters is a must-do.

3. Day 3: Haridwar
   4 hours (150 km) from Auli

   Take a dip in the Ganges at Har Ki Pauri and attend the evening Ganga Aarti for spiritual awakening.

4. Day 4: Rajaji National Park
   1.5 hours (50 km) from Haridwar

   Go for a thrilling wildlife safari and elephant rides to spot tigers, leopards, elephants and many more.

5. Day 5: Nainital
   5 hours (210 km) from Rajaji National Park

   Take a cable car ride to Snow View for a spectacular view of the Himalayas. Boating in Naini Lake and bungee jumping is a must-do.

6. Day 6: Jim Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve
   2.5 hours (95 km) from Nainital

   Experience the thrill of the jungle on a wildlife safari. Spot Bengal tigers, elephants, deer, and other wild animals in their natural habitats.

7. Day 7: Mussoorie
   7 hours (290 km) from Jim Corbett National Park

   Visit Gun Hill, the second-highest peak, for a bird's eye view of Mussoorie. Go for a thrilling nature trek and enjoy the peace and serenity of Kempty Falls.

Time and Cost Estimates

• River rafting in Rishikesh (2-3 hours, INR 500-2000)
• Skiing in Auli (4-5 hours, INR 1000-3000)
• Wildlife safari and elephant ride in Rajaji National Park (3-4 hours, INR 2000-4000)
• Cable car ride in Nainital (1-2 hours, INR 150-300)
• Wildlife safari in Jim Corbett National park and Tiger Reserve (4-5 hours, INR 2000-4000)
• Nature trekking in Mussoorie (3-4 hours, INR 500-1000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 8000-16000 per person

Useful Tips

Add an extra day to visit Kedarnath, one of the Char Dham and one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in India. If you have less than 7 days, prioritize and skip a destination or two to fit in your schedule. Avoid the monsoon season (June to August) as landslides and flooding are common in hill stations.